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Season 4 – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Will Smith more or less plays himself in this good-natured NBC sitcom. As the show's popular theme song explains, fictional Will's mom sends him away from his rough Philadelphia neighborhood to live with wealthy Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian in Bel-Air. Will often has fun at the expense of stuck-up cousins Carlton and Hilary.
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Tony Scott Variety Fresh still has vitality and some thought in it, chalks up valid laughs because of good character interps and inventive dialogue. Sep 1, 2018 Full Review Kyle Fowle AV Club It's filled with the emotionally generous and comedically broad performances that defined the show, while also developing the show's most compelling, complex, and rewarding relationship: the one between Will and his surrogate father, Uncle Phil. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Mads Misasi Tell-Tale TV The Fresh Prince of Bel Air validated all their viewers by saying they loved them and appreciated them even if their parents didn't. Sep 4, 2018 Full Review Julia Hays E! Online Perhaps the most emotional episode ever of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse"... If you ever need to test if someone's a human or a robot, make them watch the ending monologue from this episode. Sep 4, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C 26 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Audience Member This season did a great job at not only displaying Will Smith's comedic chops, but as well as him being a great serious and emotional actor. Even though many complain about the new Aunt Vivan, I honestly don't mind the switch. The only thing I would have to complain this season was the addition of Nicki. Well I think the character itself is okay, during many parts of the season, Nicki just gets ignored and I often found myself forgetting his character. My favorite episode of the season was the classic, "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse". Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The new Aunt Viv isn't as good as the first, and some of the jokes miss more than usual, but most of the time the writings great and the returning cast is still fantastic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Will Smith

Will Smith

James Avery

Philip Banks

Daphne Maxwell-Reid

Vivian Banks

Alfonso Ribeiro

Carlton Banks

Karyn Parsons

Hilary Banks

Tatyana Ali

Ashley Banks

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 1993 Where There's a Will, There's a Way Will and Carlton learn life isn't always a party when they rent an off-campus apartment. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 1993 Where There's a Will, There's a Way Will and Carlton are booted from their apartment; Hilary gets a shocking on-air proposal. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 1993 All Guts, No Glory Will learns a lesson about creative thinking when he decides to drop a philosophy course. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 1993 Father of the Year To meet girls, Will poses as his newborn cousin's single dad. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 1993 It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It... Carlton seeks his first meaningful relationship with a woman. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 1993 Will Goes a Courtin' Uncle Phil (James Avery) takes Will and Carlton (Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro) to court when they don't pay their rent on time. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 25, 1993 Hex and the Single Guy Hilary summons a spirit channeler with the hope of contacting her dead fiance. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 1, 1993 Blood Is Thicker Than Mud Will and Carlton try to get accepted to an African-American fraternity. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 8, 1993 Fresh Prince After Dark Will fakes illness so he can get out of a date and attend a Playboy-mansion party. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 15, 1993 Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is Will feels guilty when Uncle Phil has a heart attack after cheating on his diet. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 22, 1993 Take My Cousin...Please Will tries to get his newly divorced English professor a date with Hilary. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 29, 1993 You've Got to Be a Football Hero Will is haunted by spirits after he is left in a cemetery as a fraternity prank. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 20, 1993 'Twas the Night Before Christening Five years into the future Uncle Phil tells Nicky about his Christmas christening. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 3, 1994 Sleepless in Bel-Air Will's plans to cram the night before an exam fail when the household is abuzz. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 10, 1994 Who's the Boss Carlton uses new management ideas when he temporarily manages the Peacock Stop. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 24, 1994 I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams While dressed as ULA's peacock mascot, Carlton is kidnapped by students from a rival college. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 31, 1994 When You Hit Upon a Star Will learns that jet-setting with a pop music superstar can end with a crash landing. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 14, 1994 Stop Will! In the Name of Love Ashley decides to have Will as the chaperon on her date with her new boyfriend. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 21, 1994 You'd Better Shop Around Will's mom visits when he decides to drop out of college and sell cars. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 28, 1994 The Ol' Ball and Chain Jazz's fiancée, a convicted auto thief, tries to start Will's engine. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 14, 1994 The Harder They Fall Will becomes better acquainted with his girlfriend's father after their plane crashes. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 25, 1994 M Is for the Many Things She Gave Me Uncle Phil's former girlfriend visits; Hilary auditions to be a talk show host. Details Episode 23 Aired May 2, 1994 Mother's Day Phil urges the kids to give Vivian thoughtful Mother's Day gifts. Details Episode 24 Aired May 9, 1994 Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse Will's father shows up in Bel-Air after a 14-year absence. Details Episode 25 Aired May 16, 1994 For Sale by Owner The Trumps make a lucrative offer for the Banks home, prompting flashbacks. Details Episode 26 Aired May 23, 1994 The Philadelphia Story Will (Will Smith) considers moving back to Philadelphia after visiting his mother (Vernee Watson Johnson). With James Avery. Details

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Maynard C. Virgil I, Madeline Cripe, Shelley Jensen, Chuck Vinson
Executive Producer
Quincy Jones, Gary H. Miller
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 1993